week 5 & amazed

I am a runner!

After successfully completing week 5, I feel like I can officially say I am a runner. It’s such a great feeling, like I can do anything. I am addicted.

Day one was good, a little struggle towards the end, but I was able to complete it. The entire week I was worried about day three…honestly, the last two weeks I have been dreading the day.

Day two I was supposed to run on Tuesday, but I had a fever and could barely get out of bed. Feeling like I was doing something bad, I ran Wednesday still feeling a little sick. That sick feeling didn’t come back as I ran the 8 minutes. It was harder than what I thought it would be. The first 8 were nice, felt good, and could have kept going. The second 8 min run was looooong! I thought it would never end.

Day three, I tried to mentally prepare myself for this run. The morning was beautiful, not too hot like the last few days, and breeze that cooled my body temp. I felt great, just me and the road (and music). The first ten minutes were the best. I started to struggle the last ten. I pushed through the physical pain, and began to push myself mentally. I finished with a smile, and confidence for the entire day. What a great day it was for a run.

Thinking back to week one day one, it amazes me how my body has changed. I could barely run 60 seconds and now to be able to go for 20 minutes. I am just pleased with myself.